I had a book signing party for my new memoir Stairway to Paradise: Growing Up Gershwin and offered this punch.
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Heat in a Medium Pot for one hour and chill:
  • 1 cup               Water
  • 40                     Plums, pitted
  • ½ cup              Sugar
  • 3 cloves         Clove
  • 8 Inches         Ginger, freshly grated
  • 6 inches         Turmeric, freshly grated
  • 1 stick              Cinnamon
Serve straight or add:
  • ½ cup              Sparking Water
  • 1 sprig            Mint